Let's enjoy Apple Music's "Loseless Audio" on the iPhone, but some points to note

I will explain how to easily enjoy Apple Music's new content service "Loseless Audio" on the iPhone.

Differences between Apple Music's conventional distribution form and lossless

Apple Music distributes more than 75 million songs and artist music works.Private plan can be used from 980 yen per month, and if you register for Apple Music for the first time, you will have a three -month free trial period.Apple has launched a new content service called "Loseless Audio" and "Spatial Audio" on June 8 with the conventional monthly usage fee.

The last time I explained how to enjoy spatial audio "I can try it now with my iPhone!

Loseless audio is a new service to increase the amount of music distributed on Apple Music, increase resolution and enjoy listening with "better sound".

Previously, Apple Music content has been filed into a compact size that has been filed using AAC (ADVANCED AUDIO CODEC) format (ADVANCED AUDIO CODEC) codec developed by Apple, compressed to a compact size suitable for high sound quality and mobile communication streaming.It will be delivered.

On June 8, Apple Music has launched a roseless audio service that distributes lossless compression in addition to this conventional AAC format, that is, distributing the original song data so that it can be heard with the same sound quality.At present, all the Apple Music catalogs, which have more than 75 million songs, will be prepared in the Lossless version, allowing users to freely select sound quality from the setting of the music app.Apple Music content that does not support Loseless Audio includes music videos and Apple Music 1 radio programs.

Apple Music's lossless audio can be listened to on iPad, Mac, and Apple TV on the iPhone that updated each OS to the latest version.HomePod Mini, a smart speaker with a SIRI set up using the iPhone, will also be able to select high -sound quality playback in the AAC format in addition to the current AAC format after the software update scheduled for the second half of this year.The listening of Apple Music by the Android version of the Apple Music app and the Web Busauzer has no announcement on the response to Rossless Audio so far.

Data communication capacity increases when streaming playback by Loseless

Loseless audio distribution is distributed by Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) in an Apple's unique compression format.44 equivalent to CD.If the music work of 1kHz/16bit, or a slightly higher 48kHz/24bit music works is played on an iPhone or the like, the logo mark will be displayed on the playback screen.Tap the logo mark to check the resolution information of the song.

If you select AAC format distribution, the bit rate will be up to 256kbps.On the other hand, if you enter "Audio quality" from the "Music" app settings, and select "Mobile Communication Story" to "Loseless", 44.If the sound source of 1kHz/16bit is played, the bit rate is 5 times or more 1.It will be 4Mbps.In other words, if you select streaming by Losress, you will use more data communication.

If you keep listening to Apple Music's lossless playback in mobile communication, it may not be a problem if the data communication capacity is unlimited or the large -capacity package plan is used, but the maximum data capacity is small MVNO.If you have selected a cheap communication plan, be careful when setting up mobile communication streaming.If you can connect to Wi-Fi, you can also choose a way to enjoy it with a roseless audio.

How to enjoy Apple Music's roseless audio on your iPhone

First of all, I have long stated the precautions regarding data communication capacity, but the real pleasure of Loseless audio is that you can enjoy "even better sounds" by listening with corresponding audio equipment.Apple is also confident in the sound quality of the work corresponding to the "Apple Digital Masters" of "Apple Digital Masters", which has been working on the distribution of the AAC version, especially with the effort to work on it.Compared to "Spatial Audio", I do not say that Losess Audio is a very innovative experience, but I think it is enough to try it.Here, we will explain how to enjoy a roseless audio on the iPhone.

First, iOS is the latest 14.Let's update to 6 or later.Then, as I mentioned earlier, enter "Audio quality" from the settings of the "Music" application and activate "Loseless Audio".The "high -resoles" lined up here will be explained after this.

The easiest way to listen to a roses audio on the iPhone is the listening style that uses the "built -in speaker".However, it may be somewhat difficult to listen to the difference with the built -in speaker compared to spatial audio.This is because if you are disturbed by the surrounding environmental sound, the difference in sound resolution and shade will be less likely to appear.

Therefore, in the case of a roseless audio, it is recommended to play with headphones or earphones.However, there is something I want to be aware of here.It is not possible to use Bluetooth -connected headphones and earphones for Loseless Audio listening.

If you want to explain more accurately, Apple's device is currently adopted Bluetooth audio, so if you listen to a Bluetooth -connected headphone or earphone containing the AirPods series, Apple has high sound quality.It is best to listen in AAC format to be guaranteed.

How to choose the best earphone headphones & USB-DAC

Return the topic and introduce how to select headphones and earphones to enjoy Apple Music's roseless audio on the iPhone.

The most recommended choice I think is the Apple genuine "EarPods with Lightning Connector" that can be directly connected to the Lightning terminal of the iPhone, or a lightly connected wired earphone made by other companies.48kHz/24bit's slightly high -quality loss -quality work can be heard with the same sound quality.

Alternatively, Apple's genuine iPhone accessories "Lightning-3.I think it's easy to use the headphones and earphones at hand using the 5mm headphone jack adapter.There is also a way to connect the audio cable to the adapter and listen to the powered speaker or audio component with an amplifier.

Apple Music has more than 1 million songs from the beginning of high -resoles audio, which can be enjoyed with "sound quality produced in the studio" with a maximum of 48kHz/24bit information.rice field.For audio fans, it is a very attractive service as a flat -rate music distribution service that can be easily enjoyed from 980 yen per month (in the case of a personal plan).

In order to fully enjoy high-resoleslessness on the iPhone, prepare a high-resolution compatible USB-DAC headphone amplifier.Some products can be directly connected to the iPhone if you use the USB cable bundled on the side of the audio device, but if not, connect them via the Apple genuine "Lightning-USB camera adapter".

I also have some equipment to enjoy high-resolution on the iPhone, but many USB-DACs are not guaranteed by Apple, so some of them consume audio equipment even if the above equipment is available.Because of the large power, it may not be available in a portable environment.Components are relatively easier to use, such as a derived USB-DAC headphone amplifier, but we recommend that you consult your home appliances and audio shop staff when considering purchasing.High -resolo spares have the real pleasure of not only good sound quality, but also the "sound difference" of the selected product more clearly.I want you to find the opportunity and enjoy it.

Author: Atsushi Yamamoto

Journalist and writer.She was free after working as a web editing and reporter in an audio visual magazine.He has been interviewed by the Electronics Show "IFA" held in Berlin Germany every year, and is particularly familiar with the latest circumstances related to smart home appliances and IoT in Europe.He has a deep knowledge of the audio visual field, covers a wide range of music distribution, 4K and VOD.Taking advantage of the fluent English and French language, he will interview events and interview developers from Japan to overseas.